SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 11/09/2019 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q20

Anu sold an article for Rs.480 at some profit. Had she sold it for Rs400. Then there would have been a loss equal to one-third of the initial profit. What was the cost price of the article ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rs 420.

-k - 3k = 400 - 480

k = 20

x = 400 + k 

   = 400 + 20 

   = 420